This former Welsh coastguard station is described as having some of the “best views in the UK”.

The panoramic views over the Welsh coastline have seen the chalet also being described as a “dream beach retreat”

But there is a catch – there is no planning permission to stay in it overnight.

The Old Coastguard's Station near Aberdyfi in Mid Wales which has gone on the market (Image: Michelle Helliwell)

The property, near Aberdyfi , is being sold by Michelle Helliwell and her siblings.

The Old Coastguard’s Station was a paradise away from it all for their dad, Tony.

Formerly used by the coastguard to keep a watch over the south Meirionnydd coastline, now the hut is listed as “a fabulous opportunity to buy the most wonderful location for a picnic or barbecue” by estate agent Welsh Property Services.

The Old Coastguard's Station near Aberdyfi in Mid Wales which has gone on the market (Image: Michelle Helliwell)

It’s made up of a basement 18ft 8in by 8ft 1in and an upstairs of the same size.

Whilst the property is in need of some renovation, the structure itself seems good and there are electric and mains water to the property.

Michelle says it was her father’s paradise until he passed away at the age of 81 last November.

A keen painter, he committed the views to canvas on his days relaxing there.

The Old Coastguard's Station near Aberdyfi in Mid Wales which has gone on the market (Image: Michelle Helliwell)

“He would sit out the front with his binoculars and watch the coast,” Michelle told the Daily Mirror. “He lived in Talybont but he would come out the his bolthole all the time, he loved it.”

Michelle’s dad bought the Old Coastguard’s Station in 1998, she believes, from a man in a pub in Aberdovey.

“He said that he had been looking for a place like that all of his life. He went to the Lookout, as he called it, as often as possible,” she adds – alone, with his partner Ginny or with the family.

The Old Coastguard's Station near Aberdyfi in Mid Wales which has gone on the market. Tony Helliwell was happy at the Lookout, painting and looking at the incredible view (Image: Michelle Helliwell)

Although Michelle says it will break her heart to let the house go, she says the family are hopeful that someone will be interested.

“We just want it to go to someone who would love it as much as dad,” she added.

There’s a chemical toilet and no residential planning available, so people are not permitted to stay there overnight.

The Old Coastguard's Station near Aberdyfi in Mid Wales which has gone on the market (Image: Michelle Helliwell)

There is a parking space for a car and some land for barbecues or picnics. Such an unusual property has little or no precedent, so instead of listing a price, the Old Coastguard’s Station –which has no residential permit to actually live in it – is on sale via sealed bids until May 3.